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Mister Roberts

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Bittersweet film about a supply officer aboard a decrepit cargo ship during World War II who yearns for a transfer into a combat zone but is thwarted by the ship's captain, a petty tyrant. Forced to endure various humiliations in exchange for privileges, the crew engage in minor acts of resistance, and look to Mr. Roberts for inspiration and moral support. Based on the hit Broadway play.
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David Parkinson Empire Magazine Still an expert mix of sentiment, comedy, patriotism and anarchy. Rated: 3/5 Feb 10, 2012 Full Review Don Druker Chicago Reader Henry Fonda stars, as brilliant as ever. Feb 10, 2012 Full Review Variety Staff Variety James Cagney is simply great as the captain of the ship. Mar 26, 2009 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Mister Roberts features a star-studded cast of actors while the Best Picture nominee beautifully translates from the stage to the screen. May 31, 2021 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Mister Roberts offers a marvelous mix of comedy and drama, expertly pulled off by its four name actors. Rated: 4/4 Jan 21, 2021 Full Review Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine The locker-room lustiness of the novel and the stage production has been toned down a bit, as you might expect, and one or two comic highlights are weakened by overemphasis, but on the whole this is a vastly enjoyable show. Oct 17, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Alec B Sort of a proto M.A.S.H. but without that movie's cynicism. The cast is fantastic and boy is this thing weird for its era. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/20/24 Full Review Jace E What a charming film! The characters are relatable, the comedy is spot-on and the plot kept me invested from start to finish. Mister Roberts is a movie with heart, and was a joy for me to watch. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/07/23 Full Review susan a James Cagney, Henry Fonda and Jack Lemon you can't go wrong. Plus anyone can relate to being placed under a pompous ass authority Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member LOL, the funniest 02 hours: and 03 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member Sort of a proto M.A.S.H. but without that movie's cynicism. The cast is fantastic and boy is this thing weird for its era. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Ed M Absolute classic. Fonda, Cagney, Lemmon, Powell. That's a cast. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/23/21 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Bittersweet film about a supply officer aboard a decrepit cargo ship during World War II who yearns for a transfer into a combat zone but is thwarted by the ship's captain, a petty tyrant. Forced to endure various humiliations in exchange for privileges, the crew engage in minor acts of resistance, and look to Mr. Roberts for inspiration and moral support. Based on the hit Broadway play.
Director
John Ford, Mervyn LeRoy
Producer
Leland Hayward
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Bros.
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 30, 1955, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 21, 2012
Runtime
2h 3m
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